Julie Jenkins Fancelli, an heiress to the Publix Super Markets, and far-right show host Alex Jones had contributed significant amounts to the rally, the Wall Street Journal reported.
An heiress to the Publix Super Markets chain donated about $300,000 to fund a rally that preceded the deadly storming of the U.S. Capitol this month by supporters of former President Donald Trump, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday.
The Journal said the funding from Julie Jenkins Fancelli, a prominent donor to Mr. Trump’s 2020 campaign, was facilitated by far-right show host Alex Jones. It said her money paid for the lion’s share of the roughly $500,000 rally at the Ellipse park where Mr. Trump spoke and urged his supporters to “ to fight.”
More than 135 people have been arrested in connection with the January 6 attack on the Capitol as Congress met to certify Democrat Joe Biden’s victory in the November election. Five people, including a Capitol Police officer, died.
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